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Alester Dawson '22 Recruiting Profile
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Fall 2020Personal Statement
Being one of three sophomores selected to join the varsity team, injuring my ankle during the first practice was a battle. Not coming back until halfway through the season, it was a difficult challenge earning my spot in the varsity rotation. However, I implemented myself into the rotation and earned a starting spot the following season. This experience taught me valuable lessons that will help me flourish at any level. Now, as a Junior, I have used this experience's valuable lessons to lead my team and I am prepared to flourish at the college level.
I started playing soccer at the age of six and have been a multisport athlete my whole life. For the past three years, I have been playing for a four-time state championship program. I am ready to bring this winning mentality to the next level. I’m searching for a program that not only has a great soccer program, but also great academics. Along with my talent, I will bring coachability, leadership, and respect to your program.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2022 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #
- 2021 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #17
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #24
Team Awards
- 1st in the Nation according to Top Drawer Soccer in October, 1st in the Nation according to Top Drawer Soccer , 1st in the Nation , Sectional 2nd Place
- 2018 Junior Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #25
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2021 Central Illinois United (CIU 2004 Boys Copa)
- State Cup Semi-Finalists
- 2020 Central Illinois United (CIU 2004 Boys Copa)
- Record of 12-4-1. Starting Center Back.
- 2019 Central Illinois United
- Starting Center Back.
- 2012 John Gaspar Soccer Academy
- 2012-2019 fall and spring seasons. Highly state-ranked every season. Coached by John Gaspar (Played Professionally for Portugal).
Coach References
- Craig Bussell
- Matt Frank
- Travel / Club Coach
- Craig Bussell
- High School Head Coach
- Mike Bare
Events
- Camp/Event
- Exact Sports- Midwest Boys Academic 50 ID Camp
- 7/29/21 to 7/31/21
- Camp/Event
- Future 500 - CHICAGO BOYS NATIONAL SOCCER ID CAMP
- 6/26/21 to 6/27/21
- Camp/Event
- BILLIKEN SUMMER ID CAMP III
- 6/23/21 to 6/23/21
- Camp/Event
- DePaul 1 Day ID Camp
- 6/13/21 to 6/13/21
- Camp/Event
- State Cup - Group Play
- 10:30 CST. Jersey Number 25 (Black/White).
- Camp/Event
- State Cup - Group Play
- Time: TBD. Jersey Number 25 (Black/White).
- Camp/Event
- State Cup - Group Play
- 7:30 PM CST. Jersey Number 25 (Black/White).
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 6 years
- Sophomore Team
- 3rd in State 8th grade year. State appearance 7th grade year.
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes.Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes.Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
NoAwards and Activities
- AwardsNational Honor Society 2021, A Honor Roll 2018-2021